Jewish Heritage Europe

France: Fundraising for a third and final phase to restore the synagogue in Bayonne

A fundraising campaign is underway to complete  financing for a third and final phase of a restoration of the early 19th century synagogue in Bayonne, in the extreme southwest of France. According to officials, the planned third phase of work … continue reading →

Turkey Update: the historic Etz Hayim synagogue in Izmir is officially reopened after restoration, during the Izmir Sephardic Culture Festival

The historic,  long-derelict Etz Hayim synagogue in Izmir has been officially reopened following a 2-year restoration carried out thanks to a substantial grant from the Izmir Development Agency (IZKA). The ceremony took place November 29,  at the opening of the third Izmir … continue reading →

CZ: Mazel tov! Restoration of rural synagogue in Police u Jemnice wins national heritage award

Mazel tov! The restoration of the 18th century rural synagogue in the village of Police u Jemnice has won a national award for monuments preservation! The National Heritage Institute (NHI) awarded its 2021 Patrimonium Pro Futuro Prize in the category of restoration … continue reading →

Poland: Mazel tov to the athlete and activist Dariusz Popiela — recipient of the 2021 POLIN Award! And Mazel Tov to the runners-up! Popiela spearheads Jewish cemetery restorations and memorials that commemorate Holocaust victims by name

Mazel tov to the Polish athlete and activist Dariusz Popiela who has received the 2021 POLIN award presented by the POLIN Museum of the History of Polish Jews in Warsaw! It was the seventh edition of the award.  The Awards, which … continue reading →